iPhone Starter Kit: Practical apps to get you going

by Jessica Dolcourt

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The iTunes AppStore cracked open a whole universe of awesome native iPhone apps--and a few that were terrifically inane.

Here are our picks for the most useful, informative, social, and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.

If you're craving more after loading up on these start-up essentials, be sure to check out our collection of the most entertaining iPhone apps of 2008 as well.

Originally posted at The Download Blog

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.

Topics:: Tips,; Games,; Reviews,; Applications

Tags:: iPhone Starter Kit,; iPhone,; iPod Touch,; apps,; applications

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by marrechea69 December 23, 2008 6:51 AM PST

I have a question that got me thinking" Is true for that battery for iphone and Itouch needs to me replace once a year.? I don't think so but if it is that is true WHY ? can you clear the air on this for me/...

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by jfoulk1981 December 23, 2008 10:34 PM PST: I've had my ipod touch for over a year and the battery is still fine.

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